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Senate passes war powers measure against Iran conflict
Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump’s war with Iran
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate approved a measure instructing President Donald Trump to halt military operations in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing, according to reporting by the BBC. The vote passed 50-48 on Tuesday, with a handful of Republicans joi
EU, Investment Bank Sign Infrastructure Deal With Armenia
European Commission, EIB and Armenia sign joint memorandum on connectivity projects
The European Commission, European Investment Bank, and Armenia's Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support road connectivity projects under the EPIC (Eastern Partnership Investment in Connectivity) initiative. T
Kremlin Says Armenia's Strategic Direction Matters to Russia
Kremlin says Armenia’s choice of future direction important to Russia
Russia's Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that Armenia's current deliberations over its future development path are important to Moscow, citing centuries of historical ties between the two nations. Peskov noted that Armenian leadership has spoken repeatedly about maki
Middle-Aged Voters Show Highest Turnout in Armenia's June Election
Middle-Aged Voters Most Active in Armenia's June 7 Parliamentary Election
Armenia's Central Election Commission data reveals voting patterns in the country's June 7 parliamentary election. Analysis by news outlet Hetq compared turnout rates across demographic groups, examining differences between the 2021 and 2026 elections by voter age, gender, and re
European Commission President to Visit Armenia
Ursula von der Leyen to Visit Armenia Next Week, Politico Reports
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is scheduled to visit Armenia in the coming week, according to reporting by Politico. The visit represents engagement from EU leadership with the Armenian government and comes amid ongoing regional developments in the South Cauca
UN Nuclear Watchdog to Inspect Iran Under US Peace Deal
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
The International Atomic Energy Agency will conduct inspections at Iranian nuclear sites as part of a preliminary peace agreement between Iran and the United States, according to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. Speaking in Japan, Grossi confirmed that inspections will procee
Armenian Deputy FM Meets UNESCO General Conference President
Armenian Deputy FM, UNESCO General Conference Prez Meet in Paris
Armenia's Deputy Foreign Minister met with the President of the UNESCO General Conference in Paris to discuss matters of mutual concern. The meeting covered international and regional security challenges, as well as the role of international organizations in addressing these issu
Armenia and India Prime Ministers Discuss Bilateral Cooperation
Armenian, Indian Prime Ministers discuss bilateral ties in phone call
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation to discuss Armenia-India relations. Modi congratulated Pashinyan on his recent parliamentary election victory, while Pashinyan congratulated Modi on becoming India's longest-servi
Armenian Parliament Speaker Challenges Claim on Azerbaijani Population
You Will Have to Answer Politically for the Claim About 300,000 Azerbaijanis, Simonyan Says
National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan has publicly responded to Narek Karapetyan regarding a statement about 300,000 Azerbaijanis, according to reporting by Massis Post. Simonyan indicated that Karapetyan would face political accountability for the claim. The exchange reflects
Alan Greenspan, Former Federal Reserve Chair, Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
Alan Greenspan, the former chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, has died at age 100 from complications of Parkinson's Disease, according to his wife Andrea Mitchell, an NBC News correspondent. Greenspan led the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006, overseeing nearly two decades of
Armenia's Constitutional Amendment Process Requires Broader Support
Constitutional change is challenging but ensures all voices are heard
Armenia's parliamentary elections have shifted focus to constitutional amendment proposals and court challenges over election results. The opposition Prosperous Armenia Party narrowly missed the 4% threshold needed for parliamentary representation by 0.01 percentage points, promp
Armenian apricots arrive in EU as trade ties strengthen
First symbolic batch of Armenian apricots arrives in EU – Marta Kos
The first symbolic shipment of Armenian apricots has arrived in the European Union, announced by European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos following a meeting with Armenia's Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures Davit Khudatyan. Kos described the meetin